Finding a coherent framework for age verification to keep kids safe online
A June 2023 policy paper on age verification to keep kids safe online proposes a framework for regulators to develop…
social media
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Nigerians raise eyebrows as CBN tells banks to require social media accounts for KYC
There have been mixed reactions by concerned parties in Nigeria following a directive by the country’s Central Bank (CBN) for…
Anti-porn age verification for minors in UK and US attracts data protection criticism
The UK’s Online Safety Bill, is now set to force all platforms hosting pornographic material operating in the UK to…
Why social media needs a decentralized ID verification solution
By Lars Seier Christensen, Chairman of Concordium As more aspects of our lives are moved to social media platforms –…
Persona wins major gaming client as age verification grows up
For anyone who has watched a young child play the chunky, multi-person role-playing online game Roblox, news that there is…
Yoti taking age estimation global as US debates online limits for minors
Biometrics developers like PixLab are rolling out new features to prevent minors from accessing certain content while Yoti says its…
New US state law narrows its privacy targets for children online
The U.S. state of Florida is next to pass legislation giving people more control over their information, including biometric data….
Another US state debates age check curbs for social media access
Every so often in U.S. politics an issue comes along that is irresistible to legislators, something that almost everyone feels…
Social media will soon require ID verification in Vietnam
Vietnamese subscribers of social media may soon be required by law to verify their identity before logging in. According to…
New technology and regulation could make the internet grow up quickly
The negative effects of social media and inappropriate online material on youth have been documented, leading to a new urgency…
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